Manufacturing & Distribution

It’s virtually impossible to make critical decisions without the help of trusted advisors in an environment where you are challenged by a multitude of issues, including:

• Tighter funding and lending sources
• Significant increases in government oversight and regulations
• Impacts from constantly changing demand
• Choices in exit strategies
• Increased mergers and acquisitions activity

Our Manufacturing and Distribution team helps you sort through the complexities, make the critical decisions, and capitalize on opportunity. With diverse backgrounds and a broad range of skills and experience, we provide both comprehensive services and highly specialized solutions to companies in manufacturing and wholesale distribution nationwide. Our clients range from start-ups to industry mainstays.

We have a long history working with clients involved in both discrete and process manufacturing, and understand the unique challenges associated with both, including raw materials that are in different units of measure, tracking and accounting for work in process, and the costing of joint products or by-products.

Hein’s support extends to a community of law firms, banks, private equity investors, investment bankers, and other operational and financial service providers, giving you a full cadre of qualified professionals to help you achieve your goals. Additionally, Hein is affiliated with global associations of independent accounting firms. No matter where your business takes you, these affiliations serve as a transparent extension of our team that connects you nationwide and internationally.

Specialized Services and Expertise

• In-house Research and Development Tax Incentives Expertise—Hein has the capability to conduct tax R&D projects in-house, eliminating the bureaucracy and complication associated with obtaining this valuable guidance through third parties. Federal and state R&D incentives provide a permanent tax benefit that increases earnings per share and reduces worldwide effective tax rates.
• Profit Improvement Studies—we look for ways to maximize return on capital, as well as optimize returns on prior investments in operations, facilities and information technology. Results go directly to your bottom line.
• Cost Segregation Studies—we offer opportunities for accelerated depreciation on major investments for plants, equipment and real estate. We work with providers of cost segregation studies to identify specific items with a shorter recovery life, giving you the opportunity for a reduction in current taxable income and a resulting boost to cash flow.
• State and Local Tax (SALT)—is a significant area of expertise at Hein, with specific technical and industry knowledge in managing all aspects of SALT for manufacturing and distribution companies. Our knowledge of SALT enables us to more effectively assess your tax position and develop and implement strategies based on your business imperatives.

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